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The Inc. Ticker

By Jason Del Rey |  May 1, 2009

A roundup of entrepreneurs making headlines this month, including Zappos's Tony Hsieh, Aretha Franklin, and Josh Freese of Devo  Read story

Tax Issues for District of Columbia Start-Ups

Oct 20, 1999

Registering to Pay Taxes Once you have officially obtained the necessary licenses and permits for your business, you will be respo...  Read story

How To Check Out References

Jan 1, 1982

You've just finished an interview with a job applicant and now you're alone with your impressions and a resume that gives a list of references. You'd lik...  Read story

Affordable Escapes to Europe

By Tom Parsons |  Aug 21, 2000

Interested in an excursion to Europe that won't break your budget? Here are three transatlantic airline promotions worth checking out. Free...  Read story

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By Gary F. Jonas |  Mar 1, 1982

PRACTICAL CASH-SAVING IDEAS FROM INC. READERS  Read story

The Facts Behind The Figures

Mar 1, 1982

This article represents the first in a series of special reports on small business and the professions. It summarizes a national study of smaller compani...  Read story

How We Reached Our Verdict

Jun 1, 1982

This article is the second in a series of special reports on small business and the professions. It summarizes a national study of smaller companies and ...  Read story

Where To Find More Information

Jul 1, 1982

The Special Committee for Workplace Product Liability Reform, Suite 708, 1800 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 223-6851. A nonprofit co...  Read story

Smart Questions Health Care: How to Get A Better Deal

By Sarah Goldstein |  Nov 1, 2007

Another year, another hike in health care costs. Before you re-sign with your current insurer, here are some questions you can ask your broker or insurance c...  Read story

Corporate Spies;

By William Souder |  Oct 1, 1985

ONCE UPON A TIME, ONLY BIG companies had to worry about computer crime. But times change. Small companies are increasingly vulnerable to computer c...  Read story

Motion Without Movement

By JAY FINEGAN |  Jan 1, 1988

A diary of official Washington in the midst of an economic crisis  Read story

Training

By Inc Staff |  Aug 1, 1989

Chart: How employees are trained, and the % of work hours spent on training during the first 3 months on the job.  Read story

Finance 1989: The Year of Easier Money

By Inc Staff |  Dec 1, 1989

Survey: Did manufacturers find it easier or harder getting financing this year compared with last?  Read story

Lower Your Rent

By Tom Richman |  May 1, 1991

Taking advantage of lower rents during a recession.  Read story

Where Small Companies Go for Credit

By Bruce G. Posner |  Jun 1, 1991

Chart depicting where most small companies go for credit.  Read story

Company Leave Policies

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Jun 1, 1991

Chart showing percentage of companies that promise the same or comparable job upon return from sick-leave.  Read story

Bank Watching

By Christopher Caggiano |  Sep 1, 1991

Various data services that specialize in bank evaluations.  Read story

Do Small-Company Benefits Measure Up?

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Jul 1, 1992

Chart reflecting the superior benefits offered by large companies as opposed to small companies.  Read story

Global-Assistance Start-Ups

By Alessandra Bianchi |  Jan 1, 1993

A list of four firms which provide assistance and information to companies interested in trading overseas.  Read story

Local-Tax Nightmares

By Inc Staff |  Sep 1, 1993

Chart showing 10 cities in which small businesses had to pay the most taxes nationwide in 1990.  Read story

Economic Development #1: The Question

By George Gendron |  Feb 1, 1994

Observations on the trend of new companies choosing to locate within a city.  Read story

Bespoke Benefits

By Susan Greco |  Feb 1, 1994

Resources for investigating flexible benefits plans.  Read story

New Words, Old Rules

By George Gendron |  Nov 1, 1995

Inc.'s editor-in-chief tells how a not-for-profit had to appear "helpless" for tax reasons.  Read story

Benchmark: Are Students Productive?

By Donna Fenn |  Feb 1, 1996

A look at how some companies responded to the statement, "Students are productive workers."  Read story

Resource: 'School to Work' Takes Hold

By Donna Fenn |  Feb 1, 1996

Information about how small business can take advantage of the 1994 School to Work Opportunities Act.  Read story

Benchmark: The Growing Labor Challenge

By Donna Fenn |  Aug 1, 1996

Some data that show the challenges faced by small and midsize companies looking for an adequate labor force.  Read story

Fewer Americans Receiving Health Insurance Through Their Employers

By Darren Dahl

August 4, 2004 -- Results of a new study show that the country's three-year-old recession has not only stripped away jobs, but employees'...  Read story

Patent Law Reform Proposed

By Priya Ganapati |  May 10, 2005

May 10, 2005 --A bill that proposes amendments to the U.S. Patents Act is likely to be introduced in the House of Representatives before J...  Read story

Ignoring Washington, States Push Ahead with Minimum Wage Hikes

By Melanie Brooks |  May 26, 2006

Businesses grow faster in states with higher minimum wages, according to a new study.  Read story

Study: South Dakota Best for Small Firms

By Angus Loten |  Nov 1, 2007

South Dakota, Nevada, and Wyoming are the nation's most entrepreneur-friendly states, according to the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council. Read story

Talent Retention a Priority

By Laura Palotie |  Mar 20, 2008

Employers are boosting efforts to keep good workers in a tight labor market.  Read story

Women Executives Optimistic

By Laura Palotie |  Apr 18, 2008

Despite economic woes, many women plan to expand their companies in the months ahead.  Read story

Gender Gap in Retiree Income

By Laura Palotie |  May 8, 2008

Higher life expectancy and shorter careers have many retired women struggling.  Read story

Boomers Taking on Second Careers

By Ana Patricia Ferrey |  Jun 19, 2008

Many Americans are shunning retirement to pursue social goals and extra income, a study finds.  Read story

Study: Innovation a Group Effort

By Michael Gadd |  Jul 14, 2008

More businesses are relying on public sector help to develop innovative products.  Read story

Back-to-School Spending Up

By Laura Palotie |  Jul 22, 2008

Many families are using tax rebate checks to buy electronics, retailers say.  Read story

Energy Costs Hitting Self-Employed

By Michael Gadd |  Aug 5, 2008

Even the smallest businesses are raising prices and reducing travel, a survey finds.  Read story

Conference on U.S. Innovation

Nov 10, 2006

Nov. 10, 2006 -- The annual Council on Competitiveness Innovation Symposium opens on Nov. 14 at the Ronald Reagan Building and Internatio...  Read story

South Dakota Tops List of Best States for Small Business

Nov 1, 2006

Nov. 1, 2006 -- South Dakota has the best climate for small businesses in the country, according to annual rankings released today by the...  Read story

Owners More Optimistic

Nov 14, 2006

Nov. 14, 2006 -- Small business owners had a more positive outlook on the economy last month, according to a survey released today by the...  Read story